English Language Development

Figure 11.8. Models of Co-Teaching

Co-Teaching Model Description Advantages

One Teach,

One Observe

One teacher (either the general

educator or specialist) provides

instruction to the whole class or

group while the other observes

one or more specific students.

• Opportunity to observe
  student behavior and
  understanding of content in
  the classroom context

One Teach,

One Assist

One teacher provides instruction

while the other teacher assists

students as needed.

• Individualized support is
  provided

Station Teaching Each teacher provides

instruction on different content

at a station in the classroom.

Students rotate from one to

another. There may also be

a station at which they work

independently.

• Lower adult-student ratio


• Increased student
  participation


• Co-planning provides
  opportunity for professional
  learning

Parallel Teaching Both teachers provide the same

instruction at the same time to

different groups of students.

• Lower adult-student ratio


• Increased student
  participation


• Increased opportunity to
  monitor understanding


• Co-planning provides
  opportunity for professional
  learning

Supplemental

Teaching

One teacher provides instruction

to students working on grade

level. The other teacher meets

with a small group of students

to provide remediation,

enrichment, or re-teaching, as

appropriate.

• Instruction addresses the
  needs of the learners

Alternative Teaching Each teacher meets with a

different group and presents

the same information using

different approaches based on

the needs of the learners.

• Instruction addresses the
  needs of the learners


• Instructional time is
  maximized

Team Teaching Co-teachers share instruction.

Both are actively involved in the

lesson, each moving in and out

of the lead role.

• Students benefit from the
  skills of both teachers


• Co-planning provides
  opportunity for professional
  learning

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